The Rolling Stones have released two new singles, In The Stars and Rough and Twisted, as a preview of their upcoming studio album, Foreign Tongues, which will arrive on July 10. The band describes the record as a work that captures their signature sound, with roots in blues, country, and rock. The album includes collaborations with Paul McCartney, Robert Smith of The Cure, and Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers, as well as recordings from the late Charlie Watts.
How the classic sound was recorded in a modern studio 🎛️
The production of Foreign Tongues has combined analog techniques with cutting-edge digital tools. The sound engineer used Neve consoles from the 1970s to capture the warmth of Keith Richards' guitars, while Charlie Watts' drum tracks were extracted from previous sessions using audio restoration software. The collaborations were recorded remotely using low-latency connections, with McCartney contributing his bass from his studio in Sussex. The result is a mix that seeks to preserve the rawness of live performance without losing clarity in the details.
Paul McCartney and the Stones: rock's grandma joins the party 🎸
Seeing Paul McCartney collaborate with the Stones is like bringing together two exes who no longer remember why they fought. Meanwhile, Robert Smith arrives to lacquer the band's sound, and Chad Smith proves you can share a last name with a legendary drummer without inheriting his groove. And Charlie, from beyond, remains the most punctual of them all.